Embers Films

MAKING MEDIA MATTER

Stories are how we become visible and get heard. We believe in crafting compassionate narratives of social change and impact. If you or your organization has an idea, let us help you bring it to life in a medium of your choosing.

INTERACTIVES | DOCUMENTARY | ADVOCACY | CONSULTANCY

FEATURED PROJECTS

THE COMMUNITY I SERVE

A film aimed at influencing police treatment of persons with mental illness. Commissioned by the National Alliance for Mental Illness, New Jersey.

SOFTWARE FROM HARD ROCKS

A point-of-view documentary on how forces of globalization bring together the destinies of hi-tech reverse migrants from Silicon Valley and beleaguered Andhra farmers.

BODY,HOME,WORLD

An interactive web documentary that explores the intergenerational dynamic of South Asian American LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. In-progress.

ABOUT

Embers Films is a media production company based in New York City specializing in traditional and emerging media stories that provoke dialogue within communities. Projects range from commissioned advocacy films, independent documentaries, interactive web documentaries, and virtual-reality (VR) experiences.

Embers Films is headed by Aashish Kumar, an award-winning filmmaker with over two decades of experience producing, writing and distributing non-fiction. As a seasoned higher education professional, he has consulted with Universities in India and South Africa for emerging media curriculum, youth media, and for incorporating community-collaboration techniques in journalism and documentary programs. He has also won grants to conduct workshops for community-based organizations to learn participatory and collaborative storytelling techniques.

Aashish Kumar is also a tenured Professor at the Radio, TV, Film Department at Hofstra University, where he teaches television and serves as program coordinator for an interdisciplinary program in emerging media. He is a three-time Fulbright awardee.